Tech Startup with Minimal Capital
Gone are the days when launching a tech startup required massive funding and a full team of developers. Thanks to the rise of open-source software, free cloud tools, and AI-assisted coding, it’s now possible to launch a functional MVP (minimum viable product) with just a laptop and a vision.
Leverage Open-Source Everything
From databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB, to web frameworks like Django, Flask, React, and Next.js, there’s an open-source solution for almost any feature you’d want to build. This removes the need to reinvent the wheel and saves months of work (and thousands of dollars).
Use AI to Write and Review Code
Tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and CodeWhisperer can now write functional code snippets, suggest best practices, and even help debug issues. Non-technical founders can use plain English to describe what they need — and AI can generate a working prototype. Think of it as having a junior developer that’s always available.
Free or Low-Cost Dev Tools
Platforms like Vercel, Render, Supabase, and Firebase offer free tiers to host web apps, handle databases, and even run serverless functions. For design, tools like Figma have powerful free plans. This means you can design, build, and ship — without ever paying for infrastructure until you scale.
No-Code + AI for Speed
You can build web apps with tools like Bubble, Glide, or Webflow, and then enhance them with AI-generated content or micro-features. Need a blog? Use Ghost. Need a CRM? Use Notion + Zapier. Many early-stage startups run entirely on no-code with custom scripts added by AI.